, Aug. 31 -- BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday said his party wants to repay the people's love by establishing an accountable state.

In a message marking BNP's 48th founding anniversary, he also said the people once again entrusted BNP with the task of running the state through a free, fair and neutral election after the end of one-and-a-half decades of fascist rule and exploitation.

"BNP wants to repay the people's love by establishing an accountable state. With this goal, the BNP government is working tirelessly to establish Bangladesh as a welfare state," Tarique Rahman said.

He urged BNP leaders, activists, supporters and well-wishers to continue dedicating themselves to serving the country while maintaining ...